Response Styles and Differenses in Variation of Responses Between Demographic Groups in the MEOCS Data Base
Abstract
Two studies are presented in this technical report. Study 1 investegated the differential effects of ethnic subgroup membership on response style, defined in terms of use of midpoint and extreme point scores on the Military Equal Opportunity Climate Survey (MEOCS). Response style differencesd between ethnic subgroups were found. However, it was difficult to separate out the effect of response style (i.e., use of certain subset of scale points of the MEOCS) from mean differences on the attitudes and perceptions meansured by the MEOCS. Study 2 involved an examinationof variance differences between different demographic groups. The underlying premise was that distributional differences, irrespective of the existence of response styles, may have practical imprecations for interpretation of MEOCS results. Results indicated that differences between various demographic groups do exists. Discussion centered on the practical value of considering differences in providing MEOCS feedback to unit commanders.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Jan 30, 1998
- Accession Number
- AD1072645
Entities
People
- Robert M. Mcintyre
Organizations
- Defense Equal Opportunity Management Institute